OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) Dear Parishioners, Our sympathy to the family and friends of Gene Wenner. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Monday evening was our first Catholic Watchmen night. It was filled with great conversation and faith-sharing, food and prayer! There were about 40 men in attendance, and there is plenty room for more. This first night, Tony Grack presented a little about the Catholic Man Crisis. Too often, the media portrays men in a negative light (think Al Bundy or Homer Simpson). Too often, men are displayed as idiots or dolts, or over domineering. A few more positive portrayals include James Bond who has no really family bonds (as Bishop Olmsted in his document Into the Breach points out). We can point to more misbehaviors than strong models of masculinity. Much of society s ills can be traced to the lack of true men - from the BLM movement to single mothers, to abortion. But there is another way, one that is not portrayed well in the media - the family man, sure, strong, consistent, and humble. These are the men that fill our parishes, and these are the men we hope to reach, encourage, and develop. There are men willing to give of themselves, to sacrifice for wife and family. These are men who are modeling their lives after Jesus Christ and being disciples and invite others to follow Christ. With this in mind, hopefully we can all see that the Catholic Watchmen is not in competition to the KCs, mens groups, etc, that are already in place but a means to help them. The Midnight Watch and the events themselves, while they take the men away from their families for those times, actually allow them to return stronger and better! In Christ, Fr. Todd J. Petersen ============================================================================ WEEKLY SCHEDULE September 18-25, 2016 Sunday 25 th Ordinary Time September 18 th 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 10 AM Mass, (+LeRoy & Randy Blaschko), St. Peter 10 AM Sunday School 11 AM Coffee and Donuts, Social Hall 4 PM Confirmation Sponsor Meeting 5:30 PM Mass, St. Peter 7:00 PM Lifeteen Monday 8 AM Mass (+Maurice Brown), Chapel 9 AM Adult Bible Study, Family Room 6:30 PM Card Class 7:00 PM APC Meeting, St. Peter Tuesday 8 AM Mass, (+Jim & Nancy Vetter), Chapel 3 PM JI Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 8:15 JIS Prayer Service 6:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Practice 6:30 PM Grade 2-8 Faith Formation Thursday 8:15 AM JIS Mass (+Helen Vogt) Church 1-10 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 3:30 PM Confession, Chapel 7:00 PM KCs 3rd Degree Friday 8 AM Mass (+Charles Regenscheid), Chapel 11:00 PM Midnight Watch Saturday 3 8 PM Fall Festival 5 PM Mass (+Suzanne Putz), St. Peter Sunday, 26 th Ordinary Time September 25th 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 8:30 AM 12:30 PM Fall Festival 10 AM Mass, (+Parish Family), St. Peter 10 AM Sunday School 7 PM Lifeteen Prayer Ministry Please Pray for Heather Giefer and Misty Hamar. DAILY READINGS Monday: Proverbs 3:27-34/ Luke 8:16-18 Tuesday: Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13 / Luke 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13 / Matthew 9:9-13 Thursday: Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 / Luke 9:7-9 Friday: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 / Luke 9:18-22 Saturday: Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8 / Luke 9:43-45 Sunday: Amos 6:1, 4-7 / 1Timothy 6:11-16 / Luke 19-31 We are looking for someone to video the 10 AM Mass each week. For more information contact Mike Thiessen at 931-1619. Coffee and Donuts There will be no Coffee & Rolls next Sunday, September 25 th. INSTEAD, you are all invited to enjoy a delicious Brunch of Scrambled Eggs, hash browns, fruit, & muffins in the Social Hall, as part of our annual Harvest Festival. Serving is from 8:30 am 12:30 pm. Come and enjoy the breakfast and all the festival offers! unsold. Fall Festival Tickets are ready to be picked up. Tickets may be mailed, placed in the offertory collection or dropped off at the church office. Please return ALL tickets, sold or
======================================================================================================== CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT and CONSIGNMENT STORE (507) 931-9150 50 % off Coffee cups Wineglasses Women s hanging pants Girls & boys hanging clothes FOR SALE Aquarium Recliner Lamps Cedar Chest We are looking for help. Volunteers needed for: Monday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, and Saturday. Contact the store if interested! YOUTH BOOTH This is a new section at the Harvest Festival this year to appeal to the youth of our parish and community. We are looking for items for youth such as: Slightly used games CDs Electronics DVDs Books Videos
Church of St. Peter Sunday Mass: Mondays 7 pm Tuesday - 9 am RENEWED - #3 St. Peter Public Access TV Channel 7 Fr. Reed believes that the best remedy for what ails both individual Catholics and the Church as a whole is a lively sense of the riches of tradition embodied in the lives of the saints. In his urgent and passionate call to renewal, Fr. Reed profiles twenty saints (two per episode) who, like Catholics today, lived in times of crisis when the way forward was unclear. He derives ways that viewers can begin to revive their faith and revitalize the Church. Wednesday, September 21 @ 9 pm Thursday, September 22 @ 10 am SILENT AUCTION The Silent Auction is a big part of our Harvest Festival. Have you checked your treasures that you no longer want that someone else may treasure? Think about donating an item, theme basket, crafts, lamp or the like. Items can be brought to the church during business hours and must be received by September 18 th. Bible Study Opportunities September is a month of new beginnings at the Church of St. Peter and we are no exception. The Monday Morning Bible Study began on September 12 th at 9:00 AM in the family room. This year we will be studying Luke, the Good News of God s Mercy. Father Todd presented the opening session, giving us an overview of the Book of Luke. Following the first session, we will alternate one week at a time with the Study of Luke and our upcoming Sunday reading. None of us claim to be great scholars, but we enjoy the time with study, sharing and prayers. Please feel free to come and see if this is something you would enjoy. If further information is needed call Terry at 934-4503. Bake Shop Parishioners: We are in need of your baked goods to fill our tables at the Harvest Festival. Some suggested items are: Yeast Breads Dinner roles Cookies Bars Fruit Breads Sweet rolls Pies Cupcakes Muffins Coffee Cakes Cakes Candies Carmel Corn Trail Mix etc. Items may be brought to the church Friday the 23 rd from 9-5 or Saturday the 24 th before 8 AM.
Church Bulletin Advertising Space Available It is approaching the time to renew the ads on the back of the church bulletin. We have one space available. If you would like to advertise your business, please contact Barb Hansen at 931-1628, ext. 101. Several pairs of glasses have been found. If you are missing yours, please check with the office! Catholic Watchmen Every Friday night, Catholic men are meeting for the Midnight Watch to pray for their families. Join us this Friday in the Chapel from 11pm 12 am. Questions: Contact Tony Grack, Cody Winnett, or Fr. Todd. RCIA Classes Beginning Soon Are you thinking about joining the Catholic Church or do you know someone who is? Contact Mary Grack to sign up. (mary.grack@churchofstpeter.org. Classes will begin in late September. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS CDA welcomed four new members on Tuesday: Nancy Zins, Cindy Hertling, Teresa Dettmer and Cindy Lynch. Mary Lou Thieman was presented with her 60 year pin. Thanks to the Ceremonial Coordinators and the lunch committee for their help in making this a great night. OCTOBER MEETING was scheduled to be a potluck for the staff but will now be a regular meeting beginning at 6:30 pm. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE FESTIVAL IS FAST APPROACHING We need volunteers and if you can spare a couple of hours on Friday (set up), Saturday or Sunday, September 23-25 th please sign up at the table in the narthex or by calling the church office.
Plan to join us at the Schoenstatt Shrine for the Jubilee Year of Mercy Retreat. With talks, confession, Holy Mass, lunch, adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet: September 26, 2016 @ 10:00 am 3:00 pm Kindly RSVP: 507-794-7727 Do feel free to come and pilgrimage any time 27762 Cty Rd 27, Sleepy Eye, MN. www.schoenstattmn.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please Join Us! In this Year of Mercy decide to become part of the solution to abortion by joining us at the 1st Fundraising Gala to support Options for Women, Mankato. This Gala will be held October 2 nd at Kato Entertainment Center. OPTIONS Saves Lives! Your donation enables us to continue our mission to empower and support women who find themselves pregnant & vulnerable to the "easy fix" of abortion. OPTIONS counters desperation with affirmation of a woman's value and worth & the value and worth of her baby's life. OPTIONS offers medical pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, lay counseling, adoption referrals, "earn while you learn" prenatal & parenting education, and a store of baby items generously donated. (JIS has in the past gathered toys/clothing). OPTIONS is located in the former Newman house near the MSU campus and is supported by many area churches. Gala tickets are $50 for an elegant dinner, beautiful music and Jess Urban's uplifting testimony that during her rocky pregnancy journey, OPTIONS was there for her. All must pre-register so please call 507-625-2229. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Church of Saint Peter, Saint Peter, MN Stewardship Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2015-June 2016 Previous Fiscal Year: Year to Date Contributions $ 503,114.22 Year to Date Budget $ 536,120.00 Year to Date Difference: $ (33,005.78) Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2016-June 2017 Week Ending: September 11, 2016 (current fiscal year) Offertory Envelopes $ 4,436.00 Electronic Giving-Offertory $ 4,890.00 Loose Plate $ 179.95 Initial Offertory Total Weekly Offertory Contributions $ 9,505.95 Each week the offertory budget is $10,587.00 $ 10,587.00 Difference: ($1,081.05) Year to Date Contributions $ 102,766.20 Year to Date Budget $ 116,457.00 Year to Date Difference: $ (13,690.80) Please note: To meet budgeted expenses, we need $10,587.00/week in adult envelopes. Please help as you can. Your support is greatly appreciated. Make a difference by leaving a gift to the Church of St Peter in your will.
Life and Dignity Sunday September 17-18, 2016 Today is Life and Dignity Sunday in the Diocese of New Ulm. It is a day that Bishop LeVoir has provided for parishes to discuss our Catholic responsibilities of being engaged citizens who are forces of good in our communities. You are invited and have the opportunity to register for the statewide Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) Catholic Advocacy Network, which is a faithful, compassionate, moral voice for life, dignity, and justice in our state. If you registered, thank you! We encourage you to take advantage of the many advocacy resources and Catholic Social Teaching tools that the network provides, and we will be diligent in responding to the occasional e-mails that the network will send asking you to help us take action on important social or public policy issues. If you missed signing up today, you can still register online at MCC s website: Visit MNCC.org for more information. MCC is the public policy voice for the six Minnesota Catholic dioceses. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for a Tutor? The Good Counsel Learning Center is now accepting registrations for after school tutoring for children and youth in reading and math. Sessions are one hour in length at 3:00 or 4:00 and begin the week of September 12th. Students may attend once or twice each week. Tutoring for adults is available from 9:00 3:00 Monday through Friday. Tutoring is $25.00 per hour. Scholarship assistance is available with verification of financial need. Volunteers are needed, especially women to help refugee women in their homes learn functional English. Call Sr. Dorothy for further information at 507-389-4229 or visit the website at www.gclearningcenter.org. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Church of St. Paul September 18, 2016 Pastor Fr. Todd J. Petersen Parish Office 507-232-3857 E-mail: stpaulccnicollet@gmail.com Parish Hall 507-232-3897 Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION 9/11/16 Sunday Adult - $1,225.00 / Plate - $13.00 MONDAY: 7:00 p.m. Joint Parish Council Meeting at St. Peter THURSDAY: 4:15 p.m. Choir Practice MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wednesday, 9/21 8:00 am Fr. Ed Ardolf Sunday, 9/25 8:00 am Alice J. Zins In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Gene Wenner, husband of Betty. Our love and prayers are with his family and friends who miss him. May he be reunited with God in heaven and enjoy everlasting peace. When we are hurting and seek our Father s care, He gently takes us to His heart and gives us solace there. MINISTRY OF LITURGY Sunday, September 25 USHERS: Randy Dorn, Dave Holcomb, Mike Holmin LECTOR/COMMENTATOR: Barb Holmin EME: Barb Holmin, Bev Mayer, Clancy Rosin, Dcn Steve, Brenda Thompson SACRISTAN: Dcn Steve SERVERS: Dominic and Theresa Rosin GIFTS: Clarice Rosin, Brenda Thompson GREETERS: Dave and Tricia Holcomb
The sick and/or homebound: God is taking care of you. Pat Anton, Sister Miriam Ardolf, Pam Bernal, LeAnna Brown, Mary Deneffe, Millie Dorn, Kevin Ellsworth, Charlie and Dianne Epper, Heather Giefer, Lisa Hackett Family, Sarah Iverson, Helyna Mack, Herman Mettler, Shirley Michels, Stacy Schultz, Angie and Valerie Weber, Pat Zins, Rob. We pray for all who are ill or hospitalized. Nursing Home Residents: Rose Marie Zins, Oak Hills Living Center, New Ulm. Group Homes: Nadine Brown, James Weber, Mary Jo Weber. Assisted Living: Millie Dorn, Ecumen Pathstone Living, Mankato. Mary Ann Mans, Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter. Fran Renne, Monarch Meadows, North Mankato. PARISH NOTES: 1. Nicollet County Flu Clinic, Tuesday, September 27, 12:30 to 1:30 pm at St. Paul s Church. We accept Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Humana, Health Partners, Medica and UCARE (we do not accept Unicare). Private Cost: $35.00 (Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine). If you have any questions, call 507-934-7220. 2. Church of St. Willibrord, Gibbon, Festival, Sunday, September 18 with Mass at 9:45 am. A meatball and ham dinner will be served 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Tickets: Adults - $10 / Ages 6-12 - $5 / Pre-School - $2. Take-outs will be available. There will be games for all ages, music on the grounds, adult and children s raffle. 3. Church of St. Pius X, Glencoe, Fall Festival, Sunday, September 18 with 10:00 am Mass. Old-fashioned chicken and sausage dinner served 10:30 am to 2:00 p m. Tickets: Adults - $10 / 3-10 Years Old - $5 / 2 and Under Free. There will be games for all ages, country store, taco stand, etc. Raffle drawings at 2:15 pm. 4. Church of St. Mary, New Ulm. Fall Festival, Sunday, September 25 with Mass at 9:00 am. A family-style bone-in ham and meatball dinner will be served 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Tickets: Adults (10 and up) - $10 / Children 5-10 Years - $5 / 4 and Under Free. Enjoy games, crafts, bake sale, televised Vikings game / raffles, live entertainment and much more. 5. Church of St. Joseph, Henderson, Fall Festival, Sunday, September 25 with Mass at 10:00 am featuring St. Joseph s Choir. Dinner of casseroles, salads and pies will be served 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Cost: Free-Will Offering. There will be a country store, bingo and a raffle at 1:00 pm. Today, we need to see the LIGHT OF HOPE, and to be men and women who bring hope to others. Pope Francis